Position: Licensed Plumber

Location: GM

Job Type: Onsite

Reports to: Facility Manager

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: Responsible for preventive maintenance, corrective and emergency repairs of facility equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Using hand and air tools.
• Conduct basic problem solving.
• Follow customer safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to quickly analyze and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Understand written job instructions.
• Use sketches manuals, specifications, and written and oral instructions to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Completing documentation of repair details as directed.
• Responsible for the removal, replacement and lens cleaning of all assembly plant, administration and outbuilding lighting.
• Replace bad bulbs on either a scheduled or as required basis.
• Replace bad light ballasts throughout the facility.
• Perform light readings in various areas of the plant as required.
• Inventory and order the appropriate light bulbs for required tasks.
• Maintain replacement records, schedules and PM's as required.
• Properly crush all fluorescent bulbs utilizing the bulb crusher in the maintenance shop. Properly label and store full barrel as required.
• Responsible for maintaining restroom fixtures and dispensers.
• Remove, replace, repair or rebuild as required restroom fixtures including flush valves, faucets, drains, commodes and urinals.
• Clear plugged fixtures as required. Clean up after unplugging.
• Clean out plugged traps and sewer lines using appropriate equipment. Notify supervisor when plumbing contractor is required.
• Replace batteries in automatic flush valves and towel dispensers.
• Repair or replace broken restroom paper dispensers.
• Replace broken, stained or otherwise unsuitable ceiling tile throughout the facility.
• Some clogs may still require calls to Roto-Rooter.
• Other minor repairs as required.
• This position is the primary backup for the hazardous waste handling position.
• Repair or replace door hardware.
• Replace empty CNG bottles as needed and leak test new full bottles.
• Cover designated propane location and fill as needed.
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Problem-Solving -- Ability to diagnose issues quickly and implement effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail -- Ensures accuracy in installation and repairs to prevent future issues.
• Safety Awareness -- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety protocols.
• Time Management - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Skilled in using plumbing tools, equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for complex plumbing systems.
• Basic computer skills for work order management and documentation.

Position Qualifications:

• Valid state plumbing license required with at least 5 years of related piping experience.
• ASSE 5110 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification preferred but not required. Training can/will be provided.
• ASSE 5130 Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification preferred but not required. Training can/will be provided.
• Pipe welding experience a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of plumbing experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to pass maintenance-based aptitude testing.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is moderate). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights when necessary.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and small components.
• Tolerance for working in varying temperatures and industrial environments.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.